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About this care
Welcome to IJsterk De Kraai, our daycare center in the heart of Amsterdam Centrum. We are located in a characteristic former school building at Kraijenhoffstraat 32, which has been completely renovated into a modern childcare facility. With spacious and bright group rooms that open directly onto our newly renovated and large outdoor playground, we provide a safe and stimulating environment for children aged 0 to 4 years.
In this stately building, you'll find everything under one roof: besides our daycare, we also offer after-school care, a midwife practice, and the Parent and Child Centre. This unique collaboration between different organizations makes use of each other's facilities and expertise. For you as a parent, this pooling of expertise is very convenient - everything you need at one central location.
Our location in the eastern part of Amsterdam Centrum is easily accessible and offers children the space to play, discover and grow in a homely atmosphere. The combination of historic architecture with modern facilities makes De Kraai a special place where your child will feel at home.Read more
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GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: August 21, 2025
Strengths
- Strong pedagogical climate with emotional safety and clear routines
- Good collaboration with the primary school for a continuous development pathway
- All staff members meet qualification requirements and hold VVE certificates
- Sufficient supervision present in accordance with legal standards
- Extensive offering of 30 hours of preschool education per week
- Active parent involvement through app, parent evenings and themed information folders
Summary
GGD inspection on 21 August 2025 at daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) IJsterk De Kraai in Amsterdam. The location provides care for a maximum of 70 children in 5 core groups, including 2 baby groups, 2 toddler groups and 1 vertical group. Preschool education (VE) is provided in 3 groups using the Startblokken programme. The report concludes that all legal quality requirements are met. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The pedagogical practice is good: children experience emotional safety, there is a clear daily routine, and childcare professionals actively respond to children's needs. The location works together with Basisschool Oostelijke Eilanden for a continuous development pathway. All staff members hold the correct diplomas, VVE certificates and a valid Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag). There is sufficient supervision present according to the standards. The municipality is advised to take note of the report.
Reviews
While the nursery and staff based here seem very nice, the brand is let down by their uncompassionate planning team and policies. We placed our child ...
Hele fijne opvang, onze tweeling heeft hier een ontzettend leuke tijd gehad (zaten op de groep zwanen en papegaaien). Ze gingen er altijd met veel ple...
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